Soliloquy Notes
I ii "O, that this too too solid flesh would melt"
An explanation and discussion on Hamlet’s first soliloquy. Covering both how it lays the foundations of his character and furthers the plot. Step by step examination of the speech.
Soliloquy Notes
I ii "My father's spirit in arms!"
A concise examination of the importance and meaning of Hamlet’s shortest soliloquy.
Soliloquy Notes
I v "O all you host of heaven! O earth! what else?"
This small essay firstly looks at what the last soliloquy of act one means in a literal sense. Secondly it examines how this discourse might be used to comment on the characterisation of Hamlet and how it can aid consistent criticism on the rest of his character.
Soliloquy Notes
II ii “O what a rogue and peasant slave am I”
A walkthrough of this important soliloquy including analysis of what it means within the wider context of the play
Soliloquy Notes- III i "To be or not to be"
An analysis and walkthrough of Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” speech including a look at how hints left in this soliloquy can be used to say something about the nature of Hamlet and what that means for the outcome of the play and Hamlet’s madness.
Soliloquy Notes
III ii "Tis now the very witching time of night"
Help with understanding the meaning of this soliloquy and how it relates to Hamlet’s excitable nature.
Soliloquy Notes
IV iv “How all occasions do inform against me”
Help with understanding Hamlet’s soliloquy at the end of act four and some commentary on how it acts to summate his behaviour throughout the play and contrasts strongly with the last act.